Lee Juggurnauth
UNICEF UK High Profile Supporter
“I met some incredible children who know so much about their rights, are empowered to use their voices and able to be themselves through the safe spaces and environment at the school. I only wish my time at school had been like this.”
In early 2024, Lee visited George Green’s School, a Gold Accredited UNICEF UK Rights Respecting School in London, where he witnessed firsthand how UNICEF UK works with schools to embed children’s rights in daily life. Lee spoke to the students about feeling different at school, and not being interested in the same things as your peers. He also shared his own journey and spoke to the students about how he was able to grow a career in entertainment.
During his visit, Lee was particularly moved by the students’ deep understanding of their rights and the empowering environment created within the school. “I’ve been a proud supporter of UNICEF UK for a few years now and it’s always so inspiring learning about UNICEF’s work all over the world,” he shared.
Gold level Rights Respecting Schools are schools which have fully embedded children’s rights throughout the school in their policies, practice and ethos. This qualification takes several years to reach. Lee visited a community garden set up by teachers at George Green’s school, where students at the school in central London are able to experience nature and hold responsibilities to ensure the garden thrives.
"(The pupils) walk you through the school and there are posters, there are all these informative pieces where students can see that they can use their voice. And from speaking to all the students today, they are aware of that. They're aware that they have a voice."
Lee Juggurnauth, UNICEF UK High Profile Supporter
Lee has been supporting UNICEF since 2021 when he attended the Blue Moon Gala at Outernet London, a celebration that marked 75 years of UNICEF supporting millions of children around the world to live, learn and grow. In November 2024, he became a High-Profile Supporter for UNICEF UK and officially co-hosted the inaugural Once Upon Our Time Gala at Frameless London alongside UNICEF UK supporter and presenter Scarlette Douglas.
Lee shared:
“It truly was an honour to host this beautiful event, as well as being in a room full of people supporting the vital work UNICEF UK does helping children worldwide.”
Lee grew up between Mauritius and the UK and went to school in both countries. He is passionate about UNICEF’s work on diversity and inclusion, anti-racism, and storytelling, putting the voice of children first wherever he can.
Lee actively amplifies UNICEF UK’s advocacy efforts across multiple campaigns – he has supported our Brand Campaign, helped relaunch the Early Moments Matter initiative focusing on early childhood development, and signed our Futures at Risk petition towards a Global Growing Up Promise. In early 2024, Lee joined other High Profile Supporters and Ambassadors in promoting an open letter from UNICEF and 61 other NGO’s to the UK Government, calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
Soccer Aid for UNICEF
Lee became more involved in Soccer Aid for UNICEF in 2022, when he hosted the Faces of Soccer Aid photography auction at Maddox Gallery and also appeared on a special episode of ITV’s Tipping Point to further generate funds. Since then, he has manned the Soccer Aid Appreciation Station twice, in 2023 and 2024, answering calls from Soccer Aid viewers all over the UK and thanking them for their kind donations.
About Lee
Lee is a TV presenter, well known for presenting A Place in the Sun. In the past he has donated proceeds from sales of his clothing line, Juggurnauth, to UNICEF UK.
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